Staffers and researchers were disturbed by the Oxfam scandal in Haiti — but not shocked. "This is a sector-wide problem," says human rights lawyer Megan Nobert.

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]]>Malaka GharibWhy U.N. Peacekeepers' Job Has Become More Dangerous In The Past 5 YearsLast year saw the highest number of deaths of United Nations peacekeepers since 1994. Former U.N. peacekeeper Conor Foley says "the line between peacekeeping and war-fighting is getting very blurred."Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:30:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/2018/01/28/581456129/why-u-n-peacekeepers-job-has-become-more-dangerous-in-the-past-5-years?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepers
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Last year saw the highest number of deaths of United Nations peacekeepers since 1994. Former U.N. peacekeeper Conor Foley says "the line between peacekeeping and war-fighting is getting very blurred."

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]]>Michel MartinBurundian Peacekeeping Abroad Can Fuel Conflict At HomeServing as a U.N. peacekeeper can be a lucrative profession for young Africans. But Burundians seeking such work must pledge loyalty to their government, which is implicated in human rights abuses.Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:40:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/2016/02/13/466663129/burundian-peacekeeping-abroad-can-fuel-conflict-at-home?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepers
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Serving as a U.N. peacekeeper can be a lucrative profession for young Africans. But Burundians seeking such work must pledge loyalty to their government, which is implicated in human rights abuses.

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]]>Gregory WarnerFijian Peacekeepers Released By Syrian Nusra Front RebelsThe 45 U.N. troops were taken hostage last month on the Syrian-controlled side of the Golan Heights.Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:44:50 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/09/11/347666083/fijian-peacekeepers-released-by-syrian-nusra-front-rebels?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepers
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The 45 U.N. troops were taken hostage last month on the Syrian-controlled side of the Golan Heights.

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]]>Scott NeumanU.N. Peacekeepers Rescued After Being Trapped By Syrian MilitantsDozens of blue-helmeted Filipino soldiers were extracted after a firefight with militants on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights.Sat, 30 Aug 2014 13:49:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/08/30/344556936/u-n-peacekeepers-rescued-after-being-trapped-by-syrian-militants?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepers
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Dozens of blue-helmeted Filipino soldiers were extracted after a firefight with militants on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights.

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]]>Scott NeumanCan Africans Do A Better Job Of Peacekeeping In South Sudan?The perennially undermanned U.N. "blue helmet" peacekeepers could get a boost from a contingent drawn from neighboring countries.Tue, 06 May 2014 17:30:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/05/06/310155839/can-africans-do-a-better-job-of-peacekeeping-in-south-sudan?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepers
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The perennially undermanned U.N. "blue helmet" peacekeepers could get a boost from a contingent drawn from neighboring countries.

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]]>Gregory WarnerSyrian Rebels Release U.N. Peacekeepers Near Golan HeightsFour Filipino peacekeepers are now free, days after being abducted by Syrian rebels. They had been patrolling an area that divides Syria and Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Rebels from the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade said the four had been held for their own protection. But Filipino officials say they were used as human shields.Sun, 12 May 2013 08:08:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/05/12/183336840/syrian-rebels-release-u-n-peacekeepers-near-golan-heights?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepers
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/05/12/183336840/syrian-rebels-release-u-n-peacekeepers-near-golan-heights?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepersFour Filipino peacekeepers are now free, days after being abducted by Syrian rebels. They had been patrolling an area that divides Syria and Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Rebels from the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade said the four had been held for their own protection. But Filipino officials say they were used as human shields.]]>Bill ChappellSyrian Rebels Seize U.N. PeacekeepersThe U.N. Security Council demanded the immediate release of the 21 peacekeepers who were seized in the Golan Heights area between Syria and Israel. A Syrian rebel group called the Martyrs of Yarmouk claimed responsibility.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:58:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/03/06/173670472/syrian-rebels-seize-u-n-peacekeepers?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepers
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/03/06/173670472/syrian-rebels-seize-u-n-peacekeepers?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=unpeacekeepersThe U.N. Security Council demanded the immediate release of the 21 peacekeepers who were seized in the Golan Heights area between Syria and Israel. A Syrian rebel group called the Martyrs of Yarmouk claimed responsibility.]]>Krishnadev Calamur